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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,553.72, 25,604.22 and 10,170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,553.72, 25,604.22 and 10,170.28 is: 14,035.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,553.72 : 25,604.22 = 10,170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,553.72/25,604.22 = 10,170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,553.72x = 25,604.22 × 10,170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,553.72x = 260,402,086.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,402,086.58/18,553.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,035.03

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